Visa requirements for Eritrean citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Eritrea. As of 2026, Eritrean citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 38 countries and territories, ranking the Eritrean passport 94th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.
Visa requirements map
Visa requirements
Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. The AVE (High Speed Travel) is open to Eritrean citizens holding valid, current ordinary passports traveling to Argentina for tourism. To do so, they must hold a valid category B2/J/B1/O/P (P1-P2-P3)/E/H-1B visa issued by the United States of America. and territories May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 90 days 14 days 30 days 90 days 90 days Visa fee is 40 USD per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days. e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee 90 days 30 days 30 days 30 days 30 days Requirement to register online 5 days before arrival May apply online. 45 days Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, or the United States may enter Cost Rica without a visa for maximum stay of 30 days. e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. Tourist card must be obtained in advance via travel agency, airline or at the embassy. eVisa 31 days 21 days up to 90 days 30 days 90 days 3 months 60 days 30 days 90 days 30 days In addition to a visa, an approval should be obtained from the Immigration department of the General Directorate of General Security (La Surete Generale). 90 days 30 days 14 days 30 days Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. 60 days 30 days Visa on arrival if holding a printed confirmation from the Immigration Authority (SENAMI) Headquarters in Maputo, indicating that a visa has been approved before departure. 28 days eVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. eVisa is available for tourism only. Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Online Visa eligible. 30 days 30 days 30 days 30 days 30 days 60 days Visa is obtained online. 3 months 30 days 30 days Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel 30 days 30 days At Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or the Dili Sea Port only. 15 days 1 month 90 days May apply online. May apply also using 'Smart service'. and Crown dependencies Effective June 9, 2025, U.S. visas will no longer be issued to citizens of 12 countries. 90 days Visa free for 30 days when visiting Phú Quốc
Dependent, Disputed, or Restricted territories Unrecognized or partially recognized countries
Territory Conditions of access Notes Do not need a visa a holder of a valid biometric residence permit issued by one of the Schengen member states or a valid multi-entry Schengen Visa, a holder of a valid Laissez-Passer issued by United Nations Organizations, NATO, OSCE, Council of Europe or European Union a holder of a valid travel documents issued by EU Member and Schengen States, United States of America, Canada, Australia and Japan based on the 1951 Convention on Refugee Status or the 1954 Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons, as well as holders of valid travel documents for foreigners (max. 15 days stay) Arrival by sea to Gaza Strip not allowed. Undefined visa regime in the Western Sahara controlled territory. 30 days for 30 US dollars, payable on arrival. Multiple entry visa to Russia and three day prior notification are required to enter South Ossetia. Registration required after 24h.Rules and recommendations Transnistria tour
Dependent and autonomous territories
Territory Conditions of access Notes China Denmark France French West Indies Includes overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique and overseas collectivities of Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin. Netherlands Caribbean Netherlands Includes Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. New Zealand 31 days 30 days United Kingdom Protocols No. 3 and 10 to the Treaty of Accession 2003 , European Commission, 16 April 2003. Holders of a valid visa issued by the United Kingdom do not require a visa. Special permit required.British Indian Ocean Territory travel advice - GOV.UK 14 days visa free and landing fee US$35 or tax of US$5 if not going ashore. 3 months within any year period Permission to land required for 15/30 pounds sterling (yacht/ship passenger) for Tristan da Cunha Island or 20 pounds sterling for Gough Island, Inaccessible Island or Nightingale Islands.Tristan da Cunha Information for Visitors Pre-arrival permit from the Commissioner required (72 hours/1 month for 110/160 pounds sterling).South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territory) travel advice - GOV.UK Holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, United Kingdom or the USA do not required a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. United States Antarctica and adjacent islands colspan="3"
See also
Visa policy of Eritrea Eritrean passport
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